4 Days Northern Kenya Safari – Samburu National Reserve
Features
Overview
Venture off the beaten path to the rugged beauty of Northern Kenya. Samburu offers unique wildlife found nowhere else and a deep cultural experience with the Samburu people. Samburu National Reserve in Kenya's arid Northern Frontier is home to the famous "Samburu Special Five" — five species found nowhere else in Kenya. Set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the reserve is a dramatic landscape of semi-arid scrub and rocky outcrops that rewards those willing to venture north. A rich cultural encounter with the Samburu people adds another dimension to this unforgettable trip.
Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya along the Ewaso Nyiro River, about 350–380 km from Nairobi (5–6 hrs drive). It is famous for the “Special Five” wildlife species:
- Grevy’s Zebra
- Reticulated Giraffe
- Beisa Oryx
- Somali Ostrich
- Gerenuk
Plus elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and rich birdlife. It offers a less crowded, more authentic safari experience compared to Maasai Mara. Price depends heavily on:
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- Season (July–Oct peak = higher)
- Group size (cheaper when 4–6 people)
- Lodge category
Highlights
- Spot the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk
- Game drives in dramatic arid landscapes
- Authentic visit to Samburu cultural villages
- Peaceful lodge or tented camp with full board
- Free cancellation Full refund if cancelled up to 60 days before the experience starts (local time).
- Reserve now & pay later Secure your spot while staying flexible.
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What's Included
- Accommodations (Resorts, Camps, or Hotel)
- Beverages, drinking water, morning tea
- Drinking water during safari
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- Transport (4x4 Landcruiser or Safari Van)
What's Excluded
Tour Rates
- Budget package: KES 75,000 – 115,000 per person sharing
- Luxury package: $2200 – $4000+ per person sharing
- Mid-Range package: KES 120,000 – 190,000 per person sharing
- Private package: KES 180,000 – 290,000 per person sharing
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
- Pick-up from Nairobi hotel/airport (7:00–8:00 am)
- Drive via Thika – Nanyuki – Isiolo route
- Scenic stop at Equator (optional photos)
- Arrival at Samburu for lunch
- Afternoon game drive (15:30–18:30)
- Dinner & overnight at lodge/camp
Day 2: Full Day Samburu Game Drives
- Early morning game drive (sunrise wildlife viewing)
- Return for breakfast
- Mid-morning relaxation at lodge
- Afternoon game drive along Ewaso Nyiro River
- Optional cultural visit to Samburu village (extra cost ~$20)
- Dinner & overnight
Day 3: Samburu / Buffalo Springs / Shaba Exploration
- Full-day combined game drive across:
- Samburu Reserve
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Shaba Reserve
- Wildlife tracking: lions, elephants, cheetahs, oryx
- Picnic lunch in the bush
- Sunset game drive
- Dinner & overnight
Day 4: Morning Game Drive → Return to Nairobi
- Early morning short game drive
- Breakfast at lodge
- Check-out and drive back to Nairobi
- Arrival late afternoon (around 4–6 pm)
